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Dictionary for diets

Dictionary for dietsCarbohydrates (Carbohydrates, carbohydrates, saccharides, sugars)

Carbohydrates serve as fuel or energy immediately. Its caloric content is around 4 kcal / g.
They help maintain muscle activity, body temperature, blood pressure, proper bowel function and neuronal activity.

Examples: beans, flour, pasta, cereals, bread, potatoes, fruit.

Lipids (fats, fatty acids)

Often an energy reserve for late use. Its caloric content is very high, around 9 kcal / g and represent a compact way of storing energy. Can have both animal and vegetable origin.

Examples: meats, butter, vegetable oils.

Proteins (Proteins)

Proteins are used by the body to generate tissue and material from those parts that wear in the development of life. They also play a role energy 4 kcal / g, but less important than fats or carbohydrates.

Examples: meat, fish, eggs, milk.

Mitosis

Condition characterized by increased levels of keystones in the blood and urine. This situation is caused by a shortfall in the intake of carbohydrates induces the metabolism of fat for energy.

Examples: raised in the induction phase of Atkins diet and other diets reduced carbohydrate intake.

Pineapple diet

Pineapple dietWith the pineapple diet many people have managed to lose weight fast because it has a very low calorie level, plus it is an excellent diuretic and has a lot of fiber, which helps stabilize the function the digestive system, as it prevents problems such as slow metabolism, and constipation.

Here are a diet that is based on the consumption of tropical fruit, it is important that while you continue to take at least two quarts of plain water daily and do some light exercise, walking 20 minutes a day to help supplement very Although this regimen.

Remember not to do this diet for long periods, because due to the low caloric content could render injurious to health due to low protein intake.

breakfast:
- Two slices of pineapple
- A glass of low fat plain yogurt
- Tea or coffee without sugar
- Three almonds

Mid-morning:
- Two egg whites cooked in olive oil
- A whole wheat toast
- A slice of pineapple

food:
- Lettuce
- A fillet of salmon or grilled chicken breast half
- A slice of pineapple

snack:
- A slice of pineapple

dinner:
- A turkey breast sandwich on whole wheat bread
- A slice of pineapple
- Tea without sugar of your choice

Remember not to take this diet for more than three days, thanks to it you can lose an average of two pounds if you follow the letter is very important not to spend long periods without eating any food and eat at the same time every day for best results if you are hungry do not hesitate to eat a delicious slice of pineapple, plus your fill is excellent for your health.

Tips For a Diet Works

width="150"Would you stop eating meals forever? Could you spend your life eating red meat, cottage and crackling? Would you be willing to feed it just soup? Do you like papaya enough to just test this fruit all day every day? Do you think good mix tuna with pineapple?
Learn all about decals.

These are just some of the diets that abound. However, the constraints are such that are impossible to meet medium and long term. That’s when all the efforts and sacrifices of months and weight vanish quickly recovers.

So how can a diet that really works? The answer is to choose an eating plan that fits your tastes and provide you really change your criteria. To achieve this, you must begin by analyzing these three aspects:

1. Intentions, ask yourself if you want to lose weight fast just to look good in a dress or if you are looking for a drastic change to your eating habits.
2. Reasons: why you want to lose weight. Is it to please someone? Why distasteful comment that you made? Why pressure of your family or friends? or definitely your interest has to do with you do not feel good about yourself.
3. Commitment: Before starting the diet looks if you really have serious intentions to continue and to be constant. This because the diets require discipline, order and patience. (more…)

The Fish and Good Fats

FishThe replacement of some saturated fats in animal fats from plant sources may reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides, decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

But not all animal fats are bad because the fish is synonymous with benefits for heart health, not only as a source of protein in the diet, but as a source of omega-3 fats that represent high quality nutrition, prevention of diseases.

Especially important for postmenopausal women and middle-aged and older men to be included in their diets, recommending up to 12 ounces per week to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).

The AHA notes that some types of fish can have high levels of environmental pollutants such as heavy metals (mercury), and therefore recommends that children and pregnant women avoid the types of fish believed to have the highest levels of mercury ( example, makerel king, swordfish, shark, tilefish).

The AHA also recommends varying the type of fish you eat to minimize the effects of these pollutants.

The conclusion is that all require healthy fats diet in limited quantities, but it gives us the fish is recommended in the animal kingdom because it promotes the health of our heart.

Also related to the functioning brain, what is needed in older adults, who can also find omega 3 in nuts and flax seed, in the plant kingdom, to further supplement a natural diet.